Grace Auto Sales earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $1,087
- Doc fee
- None
- Dealer add-ons
$239 above VA avg
In 2 recent quotes
Limited confidenceRichmond, VAUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Grace Auto Sales earned this grade
Between March 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$1,087 is $239 above the VA average of $848. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
The listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 3.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,120 in extra fees or markup.
TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.
2 verified OTD quotes from Grace Auto Sales
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At a Glance
Tips for Grace Auto Sales
- Doc fee ($1,087) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Grace Auto Sales charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Grace Auto Sales charges a $1,087 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Grace Auto Sales earns Transparency Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).
What is the doc fee at Grace Auto Sales?
Grace Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $1,087. The VA average is $848. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Grace Auto Sales add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Grace Auto Sales typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 2 recent verified quotes.
Is Grace Auto Sales a good dealership?
Grace Auto Sales earns a Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Grace Auto Sales has 3 verified quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Grace Auto Sales?
CarEdge reviews Grace Auto Sales on 2 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $1,087 versus a VA average of $848. None of its 2 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.
Is Grace Auto Sales a transparent car dealer in Richmond?
CarEdge has limited data on Grace Auto Sales so far. Grace Auto Sales holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
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How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Grace Auto Sales in Richmond, VA, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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